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In 2030, the "shield" satellite system set up by the major powers in space ends the era of ballistic missiles. The danger of nuclear war is no more. In 2035, the United States fell into a great crisis of ethnic and political conflict. An armed conflict takes place within the United States and make lose its global leadership role. In 2040, the world is dominated by 12 multinational military organizations. The conflicts are getting more intense and the world is facing a new world war. The Endwar.
The ASF (African Standby Force) is an international, continental African, and multidisciplinary peacekeeping force with military, police and civilian contingents that acts under the direction of the African Union. The ASF is to be deployed in times of crisis in Africa. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serves as the Force's Headquarters. An army of the African Union is formed to fight the expansion of the terrorist organization GLA.